A Message From Amtrak President and CEO Richard Anderson

Amtrak President and CEO, Richard Anderson

To our customers,

On behalf of everyone at Amtrak, I want to share that we are deeply saddened by the tragic event involving train 501 on December 18th. We are profoundly sorry for those who have lost a loved one, were injured, or are otherwise impacted by this horrible event. At this time, our primary concern continues to be caring for our customers and employees, and we are using every available resource to assist those affected. We share everyone’s sense of urgency to identify exactly what caused this to happen, and we continue to fully cooperate with the investigation being led by the NTSB.

If you are traveling with us during the holiday season, I want to assure you that Amtrak remains committed to your safety. Our primary focus is and will always be getting you to your destination safely, comfortably, and efficiently. We are truly privileged to serve you and thank you for your continued patronage.